A Bountiful Bevy of Benrinnes

I can talk for years about the times when I missed out, however Benrinnes hasn’t been one of them. That’s not to say I’m sitting on a bunch of bottles of Benrinnes 23 or Stronachie 1976. That said, I have been lucky enough to try them. There was a time when Benrinnes in a sherry […]

Arran-pocalypse II: Electric Boogaloo

I’m going to start at the end, if you don’t mind: I don’t think Arran and I are made for one another. A long time ago I decided I was going to deep dive on Arran: The end result was a 32-part multi review that was much too long, much too much, and a decision […]

Mackmyra

You gotta try new things. Again, yes, I’m your mother now. See previous reviews to find out why. Some of them will surprise you, or whatever I’m supposed to say to get people to read as otherwise I’m just screaming into the void. Where was I? Oh yes, Mackmyra, a Swedish whisky distillery. When you […]

Kilkerrans

Watching a distillery grow is an interesting process. Hear me out here: The distillery has an idea of what it wants to make, and how it’s going to raise the money to do so. With how much money that investors are now asking for (because their kids ain’t gonna get a yacht otherwise) you have […]

Why is Bowmores?

I can’t really think of a distillery I’m more polarized on than Bowmore. A long time back, a time when I was bushy eyed and peppy, I tried the standard OB (original bottling) offerings from Bowmore. I was underwhelmed. After that I was one of the few lucky new whisky drinkers to try some of […]

Paradigm 5 First Edition / Paradigm Canadian Heritage Series 19

Thanks to my friend Martha for pouring this at a recent whisky tasting (we all socially distanced and stayed outside and were all fully vaccinated). It’s been awhile since I reviewed Canadian whisky. I could say something negative there that’s faintly funny while being mean, so I think I’ll keep going. If you’re in London, […]

Parker’s Heritage Collection 10th Edition & 5th Edition

I thank whomever poured these for me, and I apologize I can’t find your online username. My father is a bourbon fan. As such, when I visit him, I like to pick out samples. He has his with ice, as he likes bourbon and ice, and I have mine neat, with some water part way […]

Caol Ila – 3 Ways

We’re at a weird point for Caol Ila. As of writing this. Which is 2021, unless you’re currently living through it, at which point your brain has correctly noted it’s 2040 and the end times have begun with less fanfare and more fake articles about how work from home is ruining everyone’s lives. Recently I’ve […]

Blair Athol – 26 1988 Signatory Vintage & Distillery Exclusive

Thanks to /u/devoz and /u/forbiddenwaffle for pouring me these samples. I’ve been debating if I was going to do a review on Blair Athol or not. I’m not saying my reviews somehow (solely) impact the market. While I don’t know what small or larger impact I have, I will honestly say I don’t think my writing will have a […]

A quintet of Tomatins

There’s always something that you like “the least”. You may enjoy the heck out of Marvel and then someone brings up Thor: Dark World, or worse, such as Inhumans or Immortal Iron Fist. You may love cinema and someone will bring up Meet the Spartans, or the Emoji Movie, or whatever the hell Alone in […]